Summary Of Loss Of Sleep By Frank Bruni

Frank Bruni goes into great deal by pulling together of series of evidence from article findings to quotes. The main idea from his response would be kids are not getting enough sleep. He factors in many causes of why this is happening. “And that says everything about the way childhood has been transformed - at least among ambitious, privileged subset of Americans - into an insanely programmed, status-obsessed and sometimes spirit- sapping race,” Bruni wrote. With good intentions, he draws forth the reality of the situation. An enormous pressure is set among students shoulders from a young age; almost pinning them down from the start before they even get a chance to get up. The mention of suicides, anxiety, and etc… all have been caused because of the lack of sleep, and the “an insanely programmed, status-obsessed,” race we have developed into. …show more content…
As badly as you want to lay your head down on the soft cotton pillow sitting on your bed, you must persevere! As your computer screen flickers in your dimly lit bedroom you start to wonder, “Is this essay really worth your loss of sleep?” You answer, “Yes, it is” almost immediately. Besides, why does it matter? It is only one night. You begin to relax. Your muscles becoming less taunt as you think of the weekend that is quickly approaching, but then it hits you, like a freight train. You signed up to babysit at the local hospital, not to mention you have to finish up your science lab, and how could you forget an upcoming birthday party? Did this scenario seem oddly familiar? If you are a hard working and participating student of your high school, then you most likely said yes. Frank Bruni has a valid point on sleep deprivation; however, I believe we should take a look at the unwanted pressure and overbearing figures subjecting children and young adults to unattainable